FinTech Public Affairs Leader, Regulatory Strategy (PH)

MatchaTalent; Makati; On-site; PHP 4,500,000 - 9,000,000; Full time

Job summary

MatchaTalent is assisting a confidential fintech in Taguig City, Philippines, in hiring an Associate Public Affairs Director to lead government relations, regulatory strategy, licensing support, and public policy initiatives. The role requires deep expertise in the Philippine regulatory environment and excellent stakeholder management.

You will work with senior management, legal, compliance, and operations to build strategic relationships with regulators and industry bodies, ensuring compliant

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Economics, Business Administration, Law, Public Administration, or related discipline.
• Filipino national.
• 8–12 years of experience in Government Relations, Public Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Corporate Communications, or Public Policy.
• Proven experience in FinTech, Financial Services, Digital Lending, Banking, Telecom, or Tech industries.
• Strong network across SEC, BSP, CIC, NPC, NBI, PNP and other government agencies.
• Proficient in professional English.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute government relations, regulatory affairs, and public policy strategy.
• Build and maintain relationships with government agencies, regulators, legislators, and industry associations.
• Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory authorities including the SEC, BSP, CIC, NPC, NBI, and PNP.
• Monitor legislative developments and regulatory updates affecting digital lending and financial services.
• Provide strategic advisory to executives on regulatory risks, licensing matters, and public policy changes.
• Coordinate with Legal and Compliance to ensure AML, consumer protection, and data privacy compliance.
• Lead government engagement initiatives, regulatory communications, industry forums, and stakeholder meetings.
• Develop crisis communication strategies for regulatory or public affairs issues.

Skills

Public affairs

Stakeholder management

Regulatory affairs

Executive presence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Economics, Business Administration, Law, Public Administration, or related discipline

Job description

MatchaTalent is assisting a confidential fintech in Taguig City, Philippines, in hiring an Associate Public Affairs Director to lead government relations, regulatory strategy, licensing support, and public policy initiatives. The role requires deep expertise in the Philippine regulatory environment and excellent stakeholder management.

You will work with senior management, legal, compliance, and operations to build strategic relationships with regulators and industry bodies, ensuring compliant